'It is sad to see him leave because it reminds us how badly he was injured,' Wenger said of Eduardo, who scored 20 goals in 67 appearances for Arsenal after joining from Dinamo Zagreb three years ago.

'It is sad as well because he is an outstanding player but he is 27 and he needs to play. He will have that opportunity with Shakhtar. Up front we have plenty of players and I believe it is good for his future.

'We still have Robin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner to come back and join the squad and we now have Marouane Chamakh. I don't think I will go into the market for a centre forward.'

Leading the line: Wenger will put his faith in new signing Marouane Chamakh

Despite being well-stocked up front, defensive options remain a concern with Arsenal hopeful that Sol Campbell will agree a one-year contract.

'There is no news on a defensive signing but numbers wise we are short in defence,' said Wenger.

'The situation is still open for Sol Campbell and for the rest we are still looking.'

Centre half Laurent Koscielny has already arrived from Lorient, but Mikael Silvestre and William Gallas are set to join new clubs after failing to agree new contracts.